Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
50yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.5mHeight - 12m
Details
Common name
Batswing Coral Tree
Botanical name
Erythrina vespertilio
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Port Augusta (SA)
Location
4 Mackay St, On Footpath In Front Of Property, Port Augusta 4 Mackay St Port Augusta SA 5700
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
- Seed/Propagation Stock (Scientific)
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1975
Statement of Significance
An unusual and rarely cultivated tree, native in northernmost South Australia to the Alberga River system, planted by John Zwar in 1975. It is of scientific significance, being the only deciduous native tree in South Australia. Its bright-orange-red bean-like seeds made into necklaces and ornaments were traded by the Aboriginals, who also valued its light spongy timber.